notes & guides for Jardín
Honest, local know-how on getting here, what to do, and where to stay — written from our house in the coffee mountains.
How to Get to Jardín from Medellín
Buses, private transfers and driving from Medellín to Jardín, Antioquia — plus how to reach our hostel once you arrive.
10 guides
Things to Do in Jardín, Colombia: A Local's Complete Guide
From the colorful plaza to the Cueva del Esplendor, cock-of-the-rock birdwatching, coffee farms and waterfalls — everything worth doing in Jardín, from the people who host you.
Jardín, Colombia Itinerary: What to Do in 2 or 3 Days
A day-by-day plan to make the most of Jardín without rushing — the town, the nature, the coffee and the cock-of-the-rock, sorted by how much time you have.
Cueva del Esplendor: Complete Guide
The cave with a waterfall pouring through its roof — how to visit Jardín's most famous natural wonder
Retreats in Jardín: a venue in the coffee mountains
Why our adults-only house above Jardín, Antioquia is built for spiritual retreats, women's circles, yoga and cacao, and wellness gatherings — plus how to host or co-host yours.
Where to Stay in Jardín, Antioquia: A Local Host's Honest Lodging Guide
Hostels, boutique hotels, fincas and guesthouses — how to pick the right stay in Jardín by traveler type, and where digital nomads, couples, groups and retreats feel most at home.
Birdwatching in Jardín, Colombia: The Cock-of-the-Rock and Beyond
A local host's guide to dawn birding in one of Colombia's richest cloud-forest towns — where to go, when, and what you'll see.
Coffee Farm Tours in Jardín: A Bean-to-Cup Guide
Walk a real family finca in Antioquia's coffee heartland — pick, process, roast, and taste your own cup, no experience needed.
La Garrucha Cable Car & the Best Viewpoints in Jardín
A rustic cable-car ride and a handful of golden-hour lookouts over the most colorful town in Antioquia — quick, cheap, and unforgettable.
Jardín vs Salento vs Guatapé: Which Pueblo Should You Visit?
An honest comparison of three of Colombia's most beautiful towns near Medellín, from a local host who lives in one of them.
Best Time to Visit Jardín, Antioquia: A Month-by-Month Guide
When to go for the best weather, fewer crowds, and great birding in Colombia's prettiest pueblo